Meeting a new partner while you’re on vacation sounds like the plot of a classic rom-com. However, it’s also more than possible for everyday travelers to make a connection like this in real life – no matter how unlikely it may seem.
But how common is it really? Let’s go through a few of the factors down below.
It May Depend on Where You Go
According to a survey conducted by Meininger Hotels, the destination can have a big impact on your chances of meeting someone while you’re away. In fact, it seems that traveling to a beachy destination has the best chance of connecting you with another single person.
And that makes a lot of sense. If you’re not traveling somewhere you feel like you can open up, be yourself, and relax, you’re not going to be in the mood to try and connect with someone who’s looking for love.
LGBTQ+ People May Have More Luck
Finding romance when you’re out of town has long been a tradition in LGTQ+ communities.
After all, when you’re in an unfamiliar location, where any eyes and ears won’t have a close personal connection with you, it feels easier to both approach someone of the same gender and actually strike up a chat with them.
With such a precedent already set, it’s no wonder that events like Gay Speed Dating are a lot more popular across larger urban centers as well. These kinds of social events are usually booked well in advance, and turnout usually matches booking numbers step for step.
And it’s not just real world events that let LGBTQ+ people connect more closely while they’re on vacation. With apps like Grindr making it easy to stay in the loop about who’s nearby, no matter where you are in the world, the gay dating and hookup scene can even be right there on your AirBnB doorstep.
Online Dating Apps Make it Easy to Match Up
It’s not just Grindr, it’s every other dating app you could possibly download as well. The majority of them work on a proximity basis, showing you potential matches within a nearby radius. And when you take your phone on vacation with you, the app comes with you too.
With location settings enabled, the 5 to 10 mile radius you’ve set is going to continue revolving around you, which makes it more than possible to find other people in the same place you’re currently standing.
When that’s by the side of the resort pool, any user has a handy shortcut to finding other people who might be willing to meet up. Of course, this can also be a safety concern if you’re visiting family or traveling for work, so be sure to double check location settings before you set off.
All in all, your chances of meeting someone on vacation often depend on where you go, how willing you are to engage with other singles while you’re there, and if you’re active on dating apps.
